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Venice, Italy · 3 days itinerary

Venice: Weekend Escape

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This three-day itinerary covers central Venice sights. Day one groups the basilica, palace and campanile in San Marco. Day two uses the vaporetto along the Grand Canal to reach Dorsoduro museums and churches. Day three visits the Rialto market then moves north into Cannaregio.

3 daysSan MarcoDorsoduroCannaregioGrand CanalBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

San Marco

  1. 9:00San MarcoSight
  2. 10:30San MarcoSight
  3. 13:00San MarcoSight
  4. 15:30San MarcoSight
  5. 18:00RialtoWalk
Day 2

The Grand Canal and Dorsoduro

  1. 9:30Vaporetto line 1 along the Grand CanalGrand CanalTransfer
  2. 11:00DorsoduroSight
  3. 14:00DorsoduroSight
  4. 16:30DorsoduroSight
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Day 3

Rialto and Cannaregio

  1. 8:30RialtoSight
  2. 10:30CannaregioSight
  3. 13:00Venetian GhettoCannaregioWalk
  4. 16:00Fondamenta della MisericordiaCannaregioWalk
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Venice questions

Is three days enough for Venice?

Three days covers the main areas if you move efficiently each morning. A 72-hour vaporetto pass (about 45 euros) saves buying single tickets.

Do I need to book St Mark's Basilica tickets ahead?

Yes, reserve timed entry slots online at least one week before arrival. Skip-the-line tickets cost 6 euros extra and prevent waits of over an hour.

How do I travel between San Marco and Dorsoduro?

Take vaporetto line 1 from San Marco Vallaresso to Accademia in eight minutes. A single ticket costs 9.50 euros and lasts 75 minutes.

When should I visit Rialto Market?

Go between 8:30 and 11:00 for the freshest produce and fewest crowds. The market is closed on Sundays, and the fish market is also closed on Mondays.

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